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dependence
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  1. dependence
  2. linear dependence
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de·pen·dence

noun \di-ˈpen-dən(t)s\

Definition of DEPENDENCE

1
: the quality or state of being dependent; especially : the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
2
: reliance, trust
3
: one that is relied on
4
a : drug addiction <developed a dependence on painkillers>
b : habituation 2b
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Variants of DEPENDENCE

de·pen·dence also de·pen·dance \di-ˈpen-dən(t)s\

Examples of DEPENDENCE

  1. The company was hurt by its dependence on government loans.
  2. Our dependence upon foreign oil makes our economy vulnerable.
  3. a harmful dependence on foreign oil

First Known Use of DEPENDENCE

15th century

Related to DEPENDENCE

Synonyms
dependency, reliance
Antonyms
independence, independency, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, self-support

de·pen·dence

noun \di-ˈpen-dən(t)s\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DEPENDENCE

1
: the quality or state of being dependent upon or unduly subject to the influence of another
2
a : drug addiction b : habituation 2b

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